The IS offers an independent #evaluation service which enables projects and services to be assessed by an external body which has a unique understanding of local government.

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Our Public Service Improvement Framework (PSIF) is currently the most used self-assessment approach amongst Scottish councils. The framework itself and any training/support is completely free for councils to adopt. twp.ai/4huSPu

The IS Employability Partnership Manager supports Scottish and local government approach to transforming employability services. No One Left Behind has a crucial role in helping Scotland achieve its vision for economic transformation. Find out more: twp.ai/4huWaN

The IS Employability Partnership Manager supports Scottish and local government approach to transforming employability services. No One Left Behind has a crucial role in helping Scotland achieve its vision for economic transformation. Find out more: twp.ai/4huO0x

Hannah Brown, Transformation Project Manager at the Improvement Service, discusses how the new Duties and Powers portal is being used in a range of practical ways across the sector. twp.ai/4hvQQQ

Local government is already delivering many of the building blocks of the right to a healthy environment, but how can we go further? This new briefing sets out why the right to a healthy environment matters. twp.ai/4hvQQI

A new motion lodged at the Scottish Parliament is highlighting mygovscot myaccount on reaching three million users across Scotland. twp.ai/4hvQHd

The SLAED (Scottish Local Authorities’ Economic Development) Indicators Framework 2024-25 Highlight Report has been published. twp.ai/4hvQO6

A new report from Solace Scotland and the Improvement Service, developed through the Transformation Programme, makes a compelling, evidence-based case for accelerating public service reform in Scotland, starting with children and families. Learn more twp.ai/4hvmxq

As part of a refreshed approach, the Early Learning and Childcare team has launched a new monthly round-up newsletter. twp.ai/4hvQPf

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Progress in embedding trauma-informed and responsive approaches across Scotland will be highlighted at a national online event this month. The online event, is being held on Tuesday 15th September between 10am to 12.30pm. twp.ai/4hvQHg

Scottish Climate Intelligence Service update

The Scottish Climate Intelligence Service has had a busy summer developing its offer and building the team.

Here are the latest updates and a look at what they've got coming up over the coming months. twp.ai/4hvQOV

A new factsheet been developed to support how the two complementary resources – The Place Standard Tool and the Place & Wellbeing Outcomes – support place-based working across Scotland. twp.ai/4hvQJ9

In the latest Improvement Service blog, Felicia Szloboda, Human Rights Project Manager, explores how UNCRC Incorporation and Scotland's Human Rights Bill are shaping a rights-based approach in local government. twp.ai/4hvQIt

Expressions of Interest are now open for VAW partnerships and/ or other local strategic partnerships/ committees to take part in the 2026-27 test phase of the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Needs Assessment. twp.ai/4hvQ9G

Scotland’s first national Employability Day will take place on September 10, bringing employability partners together to highlight the breadth of support available to people looking for work. twp.ai/4hvQBG

In the latest Improvement Service blog, Irene Beautyman, Place and Wellbeing Partnership Lead, discusses if land use planning is Scotland’s most overlooked preventative public service. Read the blog twp.ai/4hvQ7t

The Improvement Service is looking for a full-time Copilot Agent Project Officer within the Technical, Assurance, Security and Corporate IT team. The post is fixed term for six months.

Closing date 13th September 2026

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Read the latest news, events and resources from the IS Child Poverty projects.

This includes a new elected member briefing and a blog exploring the strong links between child poverty and Community Wealth Building.

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